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LKJ 201V

2003 Mercedes-benz 450

Yellow Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,396 mi
Last recorded83,396 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 201V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,818 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 81,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,530 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,168 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 87,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ns headlamp holed,osf fog lamp lens missing,osf top ball joint has slight movement.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?

Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 294
brake binding 289
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Headlamp aim too low 199
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LKJ 201V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 450 in Yellow with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 450 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKJ 201V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 450 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LKJ 201V registered?

LKJ 201V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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